While I'm glad that he took the news and gave it to his fans like the prince that he is, I'm just not sure ready to invest in a younger superman. I thought Cavill would be so great going up against Black Adam and was so looking forward to it, but it's not to be. I was wondering at the same time if his position in The Witcher was already cast to someone else as well, since I had heard about him stepping down from it to do superman 😔. I certainly hope that he has some good news and opportunities come his way because all of this business stinks.
Why Henry Cavill Was Fired From Superman Shortly After Announcing His Return
We all are susceptible to facing undesired turns in our professional career, and Hollywood stars are no different than us. And Henry Cavill, who has been portraying Superman on the big screen for almost a decade, was replaced in this iconic role. Even though this decision came as a surprise to the actor himself, his reaction was admirable, and it made us appreciate him all the more.
Cavill made a sad announcement.
The actor, who first took the role of Superman in 2013, announced that he will no longer be portraying the beloved superhero on the big screen. Cavill wrote on his social media, “It’s sad news, everyone. I will, after all, not be returning as Superman.” He added, “this news isn’t the easiest, but that’s life.”
The news came as a shock.
This announcement was even more devastating to the star’s fans, given that he had previously shared an Instagram video revealing that he was going to be back in the role of Superman in the next movie.
In that video, Cavill had noted, “I wanted to make it official that I am back as Superman.” He also thanked his fans for always being there for him, saying, “Thank you for your support, and thank you for your patience. I promise it will be rewarded.”
The reason behind the decision
The decision to replace Cavill was, in fact, made by James Gunn and Peter Safran, the 2 heads of DC Films, the company that is responsible for the Superman franchise.
Gunn explained his decision about not casting Cavill again, by noting, “Our story will be focusing on an earlier part of Superman’s life, so the character will not be played by Henry Cavill.” He also insisted that their relationship with the actor isn’t compromised and that they are open to collaborating with him again on other projects. The new chief of DC Films noted, “We’re big fans, and we talked about a number of exciting possibilities to work together in the future.”
Superman will forever stay...
Having played the superhero for almost a decade, it is safe to say that Henry feels attached to the iconic character and feels sad to be leaving him behind. However, the actor proved that he doesn’t hold any hard feelings about this sudden change of direction and that he will always have the superhero’s best interests at heart.
Cavill shared, “Superman is still around. Everything he stands for still exists, and the examples he sets for us are still there!” He then added, “My turn to wear the cape has passed, but what Superman stands for never will. It’s been a fun ride with you all, onwards and upwards!”
Among the numerous actors who have portrayed Superman, Henry Cavill stands out as a favorite. Yet, amidst his celebrity status, he wholeheartedly devotes himself to one woman who not only shares his professional ventures but also his personal life.
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